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Proud to be an "A" Rated School!
Welcome Vineyards Elementary Vipers!
School Announcements
Vineyards Elementary will be on a paid lunch system for the 2025-2026 school year.
Vineyards Elementary School will be running its own before and after-school program (School Age Childcare).
District Announcements
Report cards are now available on the FOCUS Portal.
The District School Board of Collier County approved the 2026 CCPS Florida Legislative Platform at the Regular School Board Meeting on October 8, 2025.
Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) and the Collier County Education Association (CCEA) met on September 24, 2025 for the ninth bargaining session for the 2025–26 school year.
STEAM Expo will be held on January 31, 2026. Submit your proposal today.
Message from the Principal
Mr. Mitch Kinstler
Welcome to Vineyards Elementary School where we are committed to providing exceptional learning opportunities to motivate and engage all students in a safe and nurturing environment. Our staff provides our students with the necessary skills to become creative thinkers, collaborative problem solvers, responsible decision makers and lifelong learners. As principal, I invite you to get involved in our wonderful school community by joining our incredible PTO (Parent Teacher Organization), our amazing SAC (School Advisory Council) or by volunteering. It is my honor and privilege to be the principal of such an amazing school. Go Vipers!
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POINTS OF PRIDE
Golden Apple Teacher
VES Art Teacher Erin Powell named 2024-2025 Golden Apple Recipient!
Points of Pride
VES Safety Patrol
Our 5th grade students earn the role of safety patrol which is lead by Ms. Shonda. There role is to assist younger students safely around our campus.
Point of Pride
VES Eagles Nest
Audubon Eagle watch named our nest at VES C09541, all thanks to Joey and Damian!
Point of Pride
ESE IBI Field Day
VES IBI students participated in Field Day!
Points of Pride
Music Programs at VES
Mr. Ziegler finds creative way to engage our VES students by exposing them to music from the 1950s!